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UBC may soon see an interdisciplinary religious studies program

The proposed interdisciplinary program would instead allow students to study religion as a whole under one degree.

Bailey Martens April 9, 2019

Petting fluffy animals is the latest stress-relief fad. Does it work?

Science suggests petting a fuzzy animal can actually have marked beneficial effects for your mental health — at least in the short-term.

Sonia Pathak April 2, 2019

AMS, GSS increase mental health coverage for student healthcare plan

“If you see that number of people looking for that support, it doesn’t only affect them, but the people around them.”

Moira Wyton March 25, 2019

Silencing, resisting or talking back: how should UBC respond to far-right speakers on campus?

The Free Speech Club was originally scheduled to hold an event that would feature Stefan Molyneux and Lauren Southern at the Chan Centre.

Henry Anderson March 22, 2019

UBC community holds vigil for victims of New Zealand terror attacks

Hosted in front of the Martha Piper fountain, the vigil was organized by Thaqalayn Muslim Association UBC (TMA), Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights UBC, Arab Students Association at UBC (ASA), Muslim Students Association UBC (MSA), UBC Pakistani Students’ Association and Colour Connected Against Racism UBC.

Kevin Jiang March 19, 2019

Provincial minister joins AMS, Santa Ono to celebrate elimination of BC student loan interest

The BC government estimates the decision will save students $22 million in the coming year, as well as the average borrower $2,300 in the 10 years post-graduation.

Charlotte Alden March 14, 2019

2018 UBC food safety inspections leaves a lot to be desired

None of these facilities were closed, and most were able to pass follow-up inspections— but their record leaves a lot to be desired.

Bailey Martens February 27, 2019

UBC's decision to stay open on snowy days frustrates commuter students

UBC’s decision to keep classes open for part of last week despite snowfall has sparked criticisms among many commuter students.

Oliver Zhang February 21, 2019

UBC design team recovers stolen bike, but with lasting damage

A UBC engineering design team’s stolen project has been recovered after days of searching.

Eashan Halbe February 21, 2019

A brief history of fall reading break

Fall break will have to wait yet another year.

Zak Vescera February 16, 2019

AMS refuses to fully reimburse student for $1700 worth of items lost at The Pit coat check

Last month, staff at The Pit allegedly lost a student’s items worth $1,700 after he left them at coat check.

Andrew Ha February 14, 2019

UBC cancels February 12 classes as transit to campus hits major delays

The campus was originally open for classes as announced at 6:20 a.m on the school’s website.

Zak Vescera and Alex Nguyen February 11, 2019

A minor in Middle Eastern studies may soon be a reality at UBC

According to the arts faculty’s Associate Dean Academic Dr. Stefania Burk, the proposal is currently being reviewed by the faculty’s curriculum committee — and it seems to be going well.

Yunji Hwang February 11, 2019

AMS pushes for millions of dollars in Excellence Fund allocation toward student priorities

In recent months, AMS VP Academic and University Affairs Max Holmes has been working on budget proposals to UBC — and he now expects that about $7 million of the AMS asks are on the university’s priority list.

Sarah Zhao February 11, 2019

AMS to campaign in support of upcoming SASC fee increase referendum

At its February 6 meeting, AMS Council approved a referendum question to expand the Sexual Assault Support Fund (SASF) fee from $3.65 to $9.30. It also voted to endorse the fee increase.

Joshua Azizi February 11, 2019

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